Neighbours and friends of a mother and two of her daughters killed in a crossbow attack have described them as “beautiful souls”. Carol Hunt, 61, wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were killed in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday. The Hunts were described as “the loveliest, gentlest family” as well-wishers laid flowers by the police cordon in Ashlyn Close, a quiet suburban cul-de-sac, on Wednesday.
Neighbour Su Kehinde, 60, who was among those paying tribute in the area, said: “They were the loveliest, gentlest family. “They were the meekest human beings. They did not deserve this.
They were beautiful souls.” Triple murder suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, was found in the Enfield area of north London on Wednesday afternoon, Hertfordshire Police said. He is receiving medical treatment after he was found with injuries.
No shots were fired by police. The suspect is believed to be known to the victims. BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Mark Chapman sent his “love and thoughts” to Hunt after a “heartbreaking day”.
Mr Chapman said: “John Hunt is our colleague and our friend, not just to the current 5 Live sport team but to all of those who have worked here with him over the past 20 years and also to all of you who have enjoyed his superb commentaries. “On behalf of everybody connected to 5 Live sport, our love and thoughts and support are with John and his family.” Very moving introduction to the programme.
